Students of the College of Health Sciences, Nile University, Abuja, recently undertook an educational visit to the Federal Fire Service Headquarters in Garki, Abuja, where they participated in a comprehensive fire safety training session.
The delegation was led by Prof. Amos Paul Bassey, Head of the Department of Community Medicine and Deputy Provost, who supervised the students throughout the hands-on learning experience designed to strengthen their emergency preparedness and safety awareness.
The session proved highly impactful, as participants gained valuable knowledge and practical skills in fire prevention, control, and emergency response, returning better informed and more safety-conscious.
During the training, officers of the Federal Fire Service exposed the students to modern firefighting equipment, rescue techniques, and basic fire risk assessment procedures. The interactive demonstrations allowed the students to understand real-life emergency scenarios and the appropriate actions required to manage them effectively.
The visit also reinforced the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and emergency response agencies in promoting public safety. Both the students and their instructors expressed appreciation to the Federal Fire Service for the opportunity, noting that the experience would significantly contribute to their academic development and community health responsibilities.